Dalhousie University will be closed on Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day.
PhD candidate earns $20K award for women in doctoral programs
Earlier this spring, clinical psychology PhD candidate Karen Tang found out that she was among the newest recipients of the P.E.O. Scholar Awards, valued at $20,000. Offered through the Iowa-based P.E.O. Sisterhood, the awards recognize academic excellence by women in doctoral programs in the United States and Canada. Read more about the award and Tang's research in our Dal News story.
2023 Spring Convocation Lunch for African Nova Scotian, Black and/or of African descent students
The Faculty of Science will be hosting a lunch for African Nova Scotian, Black and/or of African descent students graduating in the Spring 2023 Faculty of Science Convocation. All graduating students who self-identify as African Nova Scotian, Black and/or of African descent are invited to attend. Learn more and register at this link.
Date: Monday, May 29
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Milligan Room, 8th floor, Life Sciences Centre
Department/Program Convocation receptions
Confirmed convocation receptions held by departments and programs include:
Department of Chemistry
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Dal Quad
Contact: Danielle Pottie (danielle.pottie@dal.ca)
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Atrium, Steele Ocean Sciences Building
Contact: Norma Keeping (norma.keeping@dal.ca)
Medical Sciences Program Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Tupper Foyer, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building
Contact: Asrar Haq-Montford (asrarulhaq@dal.ca)
Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Ceremony location: Main Lobby, Dunn Building (reception to follow)
Reception location: Resource Centre, Room 108, Dunn Building
Contact: Jenn Currie (jennifer.currie@dal.ca)
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: P- 4332, Life Sciences Centre
Contact: Alicia Eakins (alicia.eakins@dal.ca)
Teaching Assistant positions: First Year Interest Groups in Science (FIGS)
Teaching assistant positions (TA45) are still available for the following first year interest groups (FIGS): Oceans, Health and medicine, Neuroscience of the brain, and Earth and Environment. TAs will facilitate active and engaging weekly sessions for first year students in the fall, with content development beginning in August. Positions listed are currently open until filled. Please see this post for complete details on the positions and instructions on how to apply.
Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator positions: Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP)
Please see the job postings below for complete details and application instructions for several teaching assistant and demonstrator positions in the Dalhousie Integrated Science Program (DISP).
Diving into Shark Conservation & Research in Nova Scotia: June 8
In celebration of World Oceans Day, the Faculty of Science is hosting its third annual oceans-themed panel discussion at 6:00 pm in the atrium of the Steele Ocean Sciences Building on June 8, 2023. This year's discussion will include subject matter experts from Dalhousie University and the community to explore an in-depth conversation on shark conservation and research in Nova Scotia. Learn more and register at this link.
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